Menken family

The personal and social engagement diaries of Florence Lowenstein Marshall (1873-1916), wife of Constitution and civil rights attorney Louis Marshall and mother of lawyer James and conservationists Robert and George Marshall and daughter Ruth, span the years of 1894 until her death in 1916 of cancer. Her diaries record the events of her life—without the benefit of commentary on them—regarding social and family gatherings, theatre and music performances, her children's activities (including illnesses and vaccinations), her philantrophic meetings, and a meticulous recording of Louis's life as a leader.

Collection consists of memoirs, obituaries, photographs and other records of members of the Menken family, primarily Percival Solomon Menken (1865-1908), but also Nathan Davis Menken (1837-1878), Jules A. Menken (1836-1890) and Jules A. Menken II (1899-1957).

Collection contains three editions of a genealogical chart recording the descendants of Benjamin and Miriam (Marks) Nones. Includes references to the De Leon, Andrews, Moise, and Menken families.